If you have been scheduled for an MRI test, you may be familiar with the acronym, but not much else. The first thing to know is: Don’t worry. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) has been in use since the 1970s. An MRI test is normally painless, does not involve radiation, and helps doctors diagnose a very …
Sitting at home all day watching the news and depression eating are excellent ways to put on a few extra pounds. Unfortunately, that is exactly the opposite of what most people are wanting. Unfortunately, there is no magic pill that will allow one to lose weight by making poor dietary choices and doing no fat-burning …
Research studies conducted by the Food and Agricultural Organization show that by the year 2050, over two billion people could be undernourished. To help counter this global issue, Herbalife Nutrition launched the Nutrition for Zero Hunger initiative. It seeks to work with fellow global partners to provide quality nutrition during times of crisis, fight hunger …
Body Image Our body image refers to how individuals view themselves, and especially how attractive they feel themselves to be. It goes beyond what we see in our mirrors and include our memories, assumptions, and generalizations. Ideally, humans have made their beauty a paramount and social media, culture and society at large play a big …
We always say old is gold. Is it gold because a number of people do get the privilege of growing old or is it because that older age is when you get to enjoy your retirement benefits? A good number of elderly people decide to move out of their homes and buy a smaller house …
Vitamins and nutrients are a vital component of healthy bodily function and yet, every day, many people do the get the levels needed to achieve optimum functionality. Healthline.com cite a number of health issues caused by acute vitamin deficiency, including mouth ulcers, poor night vision, skin issues and hair loss. Vitamins and minerals have proven …
Expectant mothers are some of the happiest people on the planet. You can always tell a pregnant woman by her glowing face. However, when you get pregnant, many people don’t tell you about the strange pregnancy symptoms that are right around the corner. If you’re not sure what those strange symptoms might be, read on …
IBD is not as much of a disease as it is a collection of gastrointestinal symptoms caused by autoimmune conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. While the diseases themselves cause enough issues to severely disrupt regular life, there are also additional risk factors that need to be monitored and acted against beforehand. Vaccinations: …
Christmas is a few days away now, which means preparations are probably reaching their climax. This year, if you want to avoid one of the pitfalls of the most wonderful time of the year, which is the kind of over-indulgence that will have you piling on the pounds, you have to work a health-conscious approach …
When kids are young and still growing every day, it is important that they get the right nutrients each day to fuel that growth. An improper diet can not only create unfavorable eating habits that they will retain into their adulthood, they could stunt their growth as well due to a lack of essential vitamins …